First published: Tue Sep 06 2011(Updated: )
The RPC implementation in the server in Novell Cloud Manager 1.1.2 before Patch 3 does not properly initialize objects, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by making RPC calls that leverage incorrect privileges associated with a partially initialized session.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Novell Cloud Manager | =1.1.2-patch1 | |
Novell Cloud Manager | =1.1.2 | |
Novell Cloud Manager | <=1.1.2 |
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CVE-2011-2654 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
To mitigate CVE-2011-2654, update Novell Cloud Manager to version 1.1.2 with the latest patches applied.
CVE-2011-2654 affects Novell Cloud Manager versions 1.1.2 and earlier versions without the latest patch.
Yes, CVE-2011-2654 can potentially allow attackers to gain unauthorized access and execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
A temporary workaround for CVE-2011-2654 may involve disabling RPC services until the software can be updated to mitigate the risk.